Leona Richardson
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with expertise in ventilator management, patient education, and emergency response.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
THP
Mississauga, Ontario
09.1994 - 01.2026
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored and evaluated patient responses to respiratory treatments, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use.
- Operated ventilators and other respiratory support equipment effectively.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to assess lung function and oxygen levels.
- Trained new staff on protocols and safety procedures for respiratory care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and progress in the system.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems, setting up ventilators and adjusting settings to align with physician orders for effective patient support.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Monitored changes in patient health indicators in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Maintained patient airways through endotracheal intubation, facilitating critical respiratory interventions.
Education
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
The Michener Institute Of Education
Toronto, ON06-1994
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Toronto University
Toronto, ON05-1992
Skills
- Adult respiratory care
- Ventilator management
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Record keeping
- Patient assessment
- Equipment operation
- Staff training
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Organization and time management
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
NRP Certified
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
THP
09.1994 - 01.2026
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
The Michener Institute Of Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The Toronto University